# Live Gallery vs TimeCanvas

The clearest difference is update cadence: TimeCanvas at weekly against Live Gallery's every 26 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Gallery sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and TimeCanvas sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Live Gallery ships an update every 26 months, TimeCanvas weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Gallery | TimeCanvas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-gallery/id1073458174/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Landka](https://appshunter.io/developer/450345696) | [Kazuhide Kito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687054654) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Gallery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-gallery/id1073458174)

Transform your screen into a dynamic window to nature with animated 3D parallax effects. Explore stunning scenic loops of landscapes, storms, birds, and fish, with options for manual control and contextual information.

**Highlights:** 3D parallax effect, Animated scenic loops, Themed image collections, Contextual information, Customizable view modes, Display timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Birds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Fishes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Landscapes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Storms | $0.99 | one-time |


### TimeCanvas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecanvas/id6462671481)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium color designs | $0.29 | one-time |
| Premium design package | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Gallery free?

Live Gallery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TimeCanvas free?

TimeCanvas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Live Gallery or TimeCanvas have ads?

Neither Live Gallery nor TimeCanvas shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Live Gallery or TimeCanvas?

Live Gallery ships an update every 26 months, and TimeCanvas weekly. Most recently, Live Gallery was updated on September 7, 2026 and TimeCanvas on September 15, 2026.

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